June 7, 2001
CAAHE
Why
innovate?
ÜSince 1993, more than a ten-fold increase in investment
in online education
ÜIn 1999, 1 million US students taking online
courses
ÜMark Taylor, co-founder of the Global Education
Network
“….the commercialization of higher education will
accelerate in coming years. Too many educators live with the illusion
that they have a choice about whether
or not these changes will occur…”
ÜFar more of our content is distributable
Networks break down barriers
Challenges to placed-based instruction
ÜAdult learners seek convenience, cost-effectiveness